Mahindra Thar Facelift vs Volkswagen Taigun

Autocar India
Mahindra Thar facelift

Mahindra Thar Facelift

LXT Diesel AT 4x4

18.50 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

2184 cc
1498 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

132 hp at 3750 rpm
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

300 Nm at 1600 - 2800 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Number of Cylinders

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4

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Suspension Type

–
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar

Front Springs

–
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

–
Twist beam axle

Rear Springs

–
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

–
Electric

Turning Radius

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5.05

Rear Brakes

–
Disc

Wheel Size

–
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

–
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

–
205/55 R17

Wheels

–
Alloys

Dimensions

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2651 mm

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
Monocoque

Doors

2
5

Length

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4221 mm

Width

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1760 mm

Height

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1612 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1320 kg

Boot Capacity

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385 - 1405 litres

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

–
13 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

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Direct Injection

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

–
18.85 kmpl

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

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Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

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Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Push Button Start

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

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Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

–

Rear AC Vents

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

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1-zone

Vanity Mirror

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Trunk Light

–

Sunroof

–
Panoramic

Steering Mounted Controls

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Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Curtain Airbag

–

Central Locking

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
Warning Only

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Airbags

–
6

Parking Sensors

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Front & Rear

Hill Start Assist

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Parking Camera

–
Rear

Passenger Airbag

–

Driver Airbag

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

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Automatic

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Roof Rails

–
Functional

ORVM turn indicators

–

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

–

Headlight Type

–
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Connected LED

–

Daytime Running Lights

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Seat Count

–
5

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Ventilated Seats

–
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Entertainment

Voice Commands

–

Android Auto

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Wireless

Apple CarPlay

–
Wireless

Speakers

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6

Display

–
10.09-inch Touchscreen

Connected Car Features

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

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